| The University of Melbourne is Australia’s second oldest university, and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2003. Today it is ranked equal first in among Australian universities and 19th in the world (according to the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, 2004, and the Times Higher Education Supplement, UK , 2005, respectively). The campus is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary architecture and culture providing a particular life and ambience of its own. Beyond the exceptional lecture theatres, classrooms, and libraries, it offers you a range of galleries, theatre and entertainment venues, bookshops, retail stores, cafes, and restaurants. One of advantages of studying abroad at the University of Melbourne is the campus location. The campus is spacious, green, and leafy, yet it is still located within walking distance to downtown Melbourne . The Economist Intelligence Unit ( London ) has consistently ranked Melbourne as the world’s most livable city. This ranking is based on celebrating diversity and multiculturalism and welcoming newcomers to a safe environment, clean air, numerous public parks and gardens, and many major cultural and sporting events throughout the year. cricos 00116K Semester or Year Abroad at University of Melbourne Degree Programs at Unversity of Melbourne |